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YH51 NUK

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,072 mi
Last recorded88,072 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 NUK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 88,072 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,712 miles

low reserve on parking brake lever

Fail 7 Feb 2023 87,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 87,210 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drain plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 80,076 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 80,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,304 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,835 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres starting to scrub inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres starting to scrub inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,519 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 51,519 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,429 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,313 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,160 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,147 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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YH51 NUK is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH51 NUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 NUK registered?

YH51 NUK is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is YH51 NUK safe to buy?

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